Lebanon’s new government, under Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, won a confidence vote with 95 lawmakers supporting it, after emphasizing reforms and IMF negotiations. Hezbollah endorsed the government, signaling a major political shift since the group’s recent losses in conflict, which is reflected in the absence of their previous legitimizing rhetoric in the government’s policy statement.
On Wednesday, Lebanon’s new government secured a confidence vote in parliament, following Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s address in which he committed to implementing economic reforms and initiating discussions with the International Monetary Fund. With 95 members supporting him in the 128-seat legislative body, Salam’s administration has garnered significant backing.
The Iranian-backed Hezbollah party endorsed the government just a day prior, with senior lawmaker Mohammed Raad publicly expressing this support. This endorsement marks a notable event as Hezbollah has been a major political force in Lebanon until recent upheavals.
The political dynamics in Lebanon have shifted dramatically since Hezbollah faced significant losses in last year’s conflict with Israel. The newly formed government’s policy statement notably lacks previous rhetoric that justified Hezbollah’s role in national defense, highlighting this shift in the country’s political climate.
Lebanon’s new administration, led by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, gained confidence in parliament, showing strong backing following Hezbollah’s recent endorsement. The government has pledged economic reform and engagement with the IMF, marking a strategic change in Lebanon’s political landscape as it distances from previous alliances and legitimizing narratives related to Hezbollah’s influence.
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